Bank holiday questions, answered

Straight answers to the questions people ask most about bank holidays — which days banks actually close in the United States, the United Kingdom and India, and what still works when branches shut. For the live answer, use the bank holiday checker.

• Are Banks Open on Columbus Day? (2026)

  No — most US banks are closed on Columbus Day, Monday, October 12, 2026. Columbus Day is a federal holiday, so the Federal Reserve is closed and the vast majority of banks follow the Fed’s schedule. Check the live answer for your state on our US bank holiday checker.

• Are Banks Open on the Second Saturday?

  In India, no — banks are closed on the second Saturday of every month, and on the fourth Saturday too. This is an RBI rule in force since September 1, 2015: the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays are full working days. Check today’s live status for your state on our India bank holiday checker.

• Are Banks Open on Veterans Day? (2026)

  No — most US banks are closed on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Veterans Day is a federal holiday honoring US military veterans, the Federal Reserve is closed, and nearly all banks follow the Fed’s schedule. Check the live answer for your state on our US bank holiday checker.

• Is Diwali a Bank Holiday? (2026)

  It depends on your state: Diwali is a bank holiday in most Indian states, but not all, and the exact date varies by RBI centre. In 2026 the RBI-notified Diwali bank holidays fall on November 9, 10 or 11 depending on the centre — the religious Lakshmi Puja day (Sunday, November 8) is covered by the Sunday closure everywhere. Check today’s live status for your state on our India bank holiday checker.

• Is Holi a Bank Holiday? (2026)

  Yes — Holi is a bank holiday in most Indian states in 2026, but the closure date varies by state: March 2 (Holika Dahan, in parts of Uttar Pradesh), March 3 (Holi / Dhulandi — Maharashtra, West Bengal, Bihar and others) or March 4 (Holi / Dhuleti — Gujarat, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and others). Check today’s live status for your state on our India bank holiday checker.

• Are Banks Open on Black Friday? (2026)

  Yes — banks are open on Black Friday, Friday, November 27, 2026, with normal hours. Black Friday is not a federal holiday: the Federal Reserve is open, settlement runs normally, and branches operate as on any Friday. Check the live answer for your state on our US bank holiday checker.

• Are Banks Open Today in India?

  Indian banks are open today unless today is a Sunday, a 2nd or 4th Saturday, or an RBI-notified state holiday. The fastest way to know for sure is our India bank holiday checker — pick your state and get a live yes/no answer with the reason.

• Is Boxing Day a Bank Holiday? (2026)

  Yes — Boxing Day is a UK bank holiday, but in 2026 you won’t get the day off on December 26 itself. Because Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, the bank holiday moves to Monday, December 28 as a substitute day — in England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland alike. Check the live answer on our UK bank holiday checker.

• When Is the Next Bank Holiday in the UK?

  The next UK bank holiday is St Andrew’s Day — Monday, November 30, 2026 (Scotland) — followed by Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 in all three nations. The highlighted box below recomputes this live from the official gov.uk bank holiday calendar, so it’s always current no matter when you’re reading this. Check whether banks are open right now on our UK bank holiday checker.

• Is Good Friday a Bank Holiday? (2026)

  Yes — Good Friday, April 3, 2026, is a bank holiday across the whole UK: England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Banks close in all three nations. Check the live answer on our UK bank holiday checker.

Last verified against primary sources · Updated Oct 5, 2026